Villa Rica

Villa Rica district extends across mountainous terrain at 1,470 meters elevation, surrounded by dense forests and agricultural lands in central Peru.

The district emerged as a settlement during Peru's colonial period, developing into an administrative center known for coffee production in the Oxapampa region.

Local communities maintain traditional agricultural practices while celebrating festivals that showcase regional coffee cultivation methods and mountain farming techniques.

The district connects to major towns through a network of mountain roads, with regular transportation services operating from the Oxapampa provincial capital.

Coffee plantations at high altitudes produce specific varieties of beans that grow under particular conditions created by the mountain climate and soil composition.

Location: Oxapampa Province

Capital city: Villa Rica

Elevation above the sea: 1,470 m

Shares border with: Perené District, San Luis de Shuaro District, Chanchamayo District, Oxapampa District, Palcazu, Puerto Bermúdez

GPS coordinates: -10.73506,-75.26800

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17